A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to standards and reporting regarding indoor air quality in schools within the city school district

This bill, Int. No. 699, aims to improve indoor air quality in New York City public schools. It mandates the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene to establish air quality standards within 18 months of the law's effective date. These standards will cover temperature, humidity, air changes per hour, and control of airborne pollutants like CO2, CO, PM2.5, and PM10.

The Department of Education, in collaboration with the Department of Environmental Protection, will be required to:

• Post real-time air quality reports on their website, including data on ambient temperature, humidity, air changes per hour, CO2, CO, PM2.5, and PM10 for various school spaces.
• Report on the installation and maintenance of air quality monitoring devices.
• Submit annual reports detailing trends in daily average air quality metrics.

Additionally, the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene and the Department of Education will conduct public outreach and education on indoor air quality. The law is set to take effect 120 days after enactment.